Drought seems to have become a permanent part of Southern Africa’s weather patterns, but many farmers are still caught unaware, and suffer accordingly. Southern Africa has always experienced droughts, but in the past they didn’t seem to linger for as long as they do these days. Spring rain seems to have largely disappeared, while summer rains appear to be arriving later and later. Many areas now receive rain only in late December, and by February the rain has stopped falling. Communal farmers should work collectively or in large groups to plant crops such as Smuts finger grass as summer feed or oats as a winter feed crop. Here are some additional strategies to help your farming enterprise through a drought: · Whether you farm as an individual or a community, save enough money to buy supplementary feed. Stockpile this feed before prices start to rise and feed becomes scarce. · Budget properly. Work out the exact daily cost of the supplementary feed. For exa
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